Lithophaga antillarum (d'Orbigny, 1853) Giant datemussel |
photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
Family: | Mytilidae (sea mussels) | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 23 m | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean. | |||
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Biology: | Commensal with amphipods (Ref. 82302). Found boring in corals (Ref. 75840). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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